Educating Genetic Counselors in Australia: Developing an International Perspective |
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Authors: | Email author" target="_blank">Margaret?A?SahharEmail author Mary-Anne?Young Leslie?J?Sheffield MaryAnne?Aitken |
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Institution: | (1) Genetic Health Services Victoria, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Royal Children’s Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia;(2) Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia;(3) Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Royal Children’s Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia;(4) Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia;(5) Genetic Health Services Victoria, 10th Floor Royal Children’s Hospital, Flemington Road, Parkville, VIC, 3052, Australia |
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Abstract: | The demand for genetic counseling services is increasing worldwide. This paper highlights the Australian experience of genetic
counselor education and the history of the profession. The relevance of local factors, including the healthcare system, the
education system and the small population in the evolution of the 1-year training programs are considered as an alternative
model for emerging programs. The development of the education and training processes compared to that of other countries namely
the United States of America (USA), the United Kingdom (UK) and Canada is discussed. The importance of international collaborations
between the programs, to facilitate academic discussion and possible curriculum innovations, and to maintain professional
understanding between genetic counselors is emphasized. Core genetic counseling competencies have been published for the UK
and USA and an Australian set is proposed. In conclusion future directions are considered, including international issues
around genetic counseling certification, reciprocity, and the potential for an Australian role in training genetic counselors
in South East Asia. |
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Keywords: | education certification accreditation training genetic counseling genetic counseling programs Australia internationality |
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